1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. corn meal
1/2 c. powdered milk
1 tbsp. shortening
1 heaping tbsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. salt
3/4 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 (1 lb.) coffee cans with plastic lids or 1 (3 lb.) can

Combine flour, corn meal, powdered milk, shortening, baking soda and salt. Mix together molasses, water, and vinegar; add to first mixture. Consistency should be like pancake batter. Fill cans 1/2 full and cover with plastic lids. Set in kettle of boiling water (the water level should be 2 inches from the bottom of cans). Cover kettle keeping water at a boil. Steam 1 pound can for 1 1/2 hours or 3 hours for larger cans.